cost 2.1 BILLION a piece
Annual Operating Costs:
. Around $60 million per bomber, covering fuel, maintenance, and personnel.
Overhaul Costs:
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A major $60 million overhaul is required every seven years to maintain the aircraft's stealth coating.
High Maintenance Needs:
. The B-2's advanced stealth technology requires specialized maintenance, with each flight hour costing a significant amount.
Specialized Hangars:
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Each B-2 requires a wide, climate-controlled hangar ($5 million) to maintain its radar-absorbent coating.
High Operational Costs:
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The B-2's complex design leads to high operational costs, including $163,000 per flight hour.
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